Graduate Research Assistantship in Sustainability Modeling at the
Food-Energy-Water Nexus at Washington State University

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We are seeking a PhD student interested in environmental sustainability
and coupled human-natural systems modeling to pursue their graduate
education in the School of the Environment at Washington State
University. The successful candidate will join a large,
interdisciplinary team on a recently funded project researching the
Food-Energy-Water (FEW) nexus of the Columbia River Basin
(CRB).Information on the project is available at
https://fewstorage.wsu.edu/.The student will conduct research on
conceptual modelling of transactions, trade-offs and possible conflict
across FEW sector boundaries, supplement the research of sector-specific
team members, and help develop generic models of FEW system
sustainability that are portable beyond the CRB.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the project and the subject
matter, the successful candidate must be (1) highly motivated, (2) able
to work within and across several disciplinary boundaries, and (3) be
able to work rigorously with theoretical or abstract concepts that cut
across multiple disciplines. Additionally, the candidate should have (4)
a background in mathematical or formal modeling and (5) skills in
collaborative research and communications. Strong consideration will be
given to those who also have demonstrated background or experience in
environmental or agricultural sustainability, resource policy and/or
management, and quantitative analysis of complex system dynamics.A
Masters degree in applied mathematics, philosophy of science/formal
epistemology, or related fields is preferred, but accomplished and
exceptionally motivated individuals in relevant fields will also receive
full consideration.

We will accept inquiries immediately and will consider candidates until
the position is filled.Interested candidates should send a cover letter,
official or unofficial transcripts, CV, and contact information for 2
references to both Dr. Steve Katz (steve.k...@wsu.edu)
<mailto:steve.k...@wsu.edu%29> and Dr. Michael Goldsby
(michael.gold...@wsu.edu) <mailto:michael.gold...@wsu.edu%29>.
Information on Graduate Studies in the School of the Environment at
Washington State University is available at
http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/soe/graduatestudies/